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Issue 1 – Spring 2007The magazine from Yorkshire Copper Tube

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Welcome to the first edition ofTube Talk, the new magazine fromYorkshire Copper Tube. We hopethat you enjoy reading it and findit informative - it’s packed withproduct information, news fromaround the globe and some fun

facts. And if you’ve got a story, let usknow and we’ll try and include it in afuture issue. Enjoy!

The editorial team

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WELCOME / NEWS

HARLEYS AREROLLINGYorkshire will be sponsoringthe North West Harley Club’sannual Easter Egg run, aspart of a weekend to raisemoney for charities includingMaplewood House Children’sRespite Centre, BamberBridge, Preston.

Gerry Glastra, the Harley Club’s President works in thecompany’s toolroom, andYorkshire are delighted tosupport both him and hisfellow Harley enthusiasts toraise funds to help keep thecentre open.

YORKSHIREIN THE MEDOne of Yorkshire’s most recentsuccessful projects was tosupply the new Nicosia GeneralHospital in Cyprus with bothplumbing and speciallydegreased medical gas tube. The hospital comprises a63,000 sq m three-storeybuilding with1800 staff and 22 specialist departments.

Robert Smith, Yorkshire’sExport Sales Director, said: “It is very fitting that Yorkshire is supplying products to Cypruswhich was famous in antiquityfor its copper resources. It isthought that the name coppermay well have been derivedfrom the Greek name for theisland, Kupros.”

Other Yorkshire projects in Cyprus include: the NicosiaHilton; the Stock Exchange and the Bank of Cyprus.

CLIMB EVERYMOUNTAINWell done to Yorkshire’s Maria O’Malley whosuccessfully climbed BenNevis as part of a groupin aid of the BreastCancer Care Charity.Maria took nine hours to get up anddown the 4,406ft mountain andraised nearly £1,000 for the charity,thanks to donations from family,friends, Yorkshire and the company’semployees. Maria said: “It was quitean emotional experience when I gotto the top because I care so much forthe charity and its work. A smallcelebratory glass of champagne atthe top of the peak was verywelcome.”


A COPPER CHRISTMAS!This year, Yorkshire displayed a Christmas tree with adifference: it was made out of copper plumbing tube!

It all started in 2005, when local companies in the Isleof Man took part in a charity competition to raise moneyfor Save The Children. The challenge was to createimaginative festive trees.

An eye-catching intricate copper tree was created bythe staff and customers of plumbers’ merchant, Cu-PlasCallow, with tube donated by Yorkshire. The tree wasoriginally displayed in Ronaldsway Airport, and was votedBest in Festival – helping raise £8,000 for the charity.

“A copper tree clearly demonstrates theversatility and aesthetic qualities of Yorkshirecopper tube, even when it is used for moreunusual purposes!”

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As a Kirkby basedcompany, Yorkshireis featured in achapter of MoreLiverpool

Memories, the latest volume inthe local history series LiverpoolMemories.

Our staff delved into thecompany’s archives and talkedto former employees to providematerial for the book, which has just been published. The evolution of Yorkshire ischarted from the days when itwas a manufacturing site of ICIto the present day.

More Liverpool Memories is publishedby True North Books, Priced £9.99

GOLFERS GIFT TO CHARITYYorkshire was proud to beone of the sponsors of theKnowsley Mayor's Charity2006 Golf Competition.More than £2,000 wasraised for the Mayor’schosen charity, BreatheEasy, which helps makepeople aware of variouslung diseases and offerssupport. The cash wasraised by more than 200participants who took onthe 18 hole challenge atBlundells Hill Golf Club,Rainhill, along with manyloyal sponsors.

Joe McCabe, Business Manager – Yorkshire

YORKSHIRE IN PRINT


PRODUCT NEWS

REDUCING THE COSTThe rising cost of pipework materials canleave some contractors exposed and unableto recover these increases in their contractprice. In direct response, Yorkshire’s Yorkexrange of plumbing tube has been extended todeliver significant cost benefits to customers. The range now includes areduced wall thickness optionfor sizes 35, 42 and 54mm.The new products aremanufactured in hard temperwith a maximum workingpressure equal to that ofstandard Yorkex. They fullycomply with the requirementsof BS EN 1057, and carry thecoveted Kitemark of the BSi.

Jack Wallace, UK SalesDirector at Yorkshire, said: “By reducing the wallthickness and bymanufacturing the tube in

hard temper, we are able tooffer a product with similarperformance characteristics at a reduced cost. Half-hardtemper product is available fortimes when tube manipulationis required.”

For more information aboutYorkex, visit www.yct.com

THE NEWPRODUCTS

OFFERSIGNIFICANT

COSTBENEFITS

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Copper tubes specifically destined for medicalgas, oxygen and vacuum lines must meetstringent cleanliness standards to preventcontamination of gases or fluids.

Yorkshire is a major supplier of these specialist tubes toprojects across the UK and around the world, and hasobtained Kitemark certification for the full range of itsYorkshire Medical Gas Tubes permitted under BS EN 13348.

Robert Smith, Director, Export Sales said: “The Kitemarkcertification recognises the high standards of productionthat we maintain, and it emphasises the importanceYorkshire attaches to ensuring customers receive qualityproven products.”

For more information about Yorkshire Medical Gas Tube, visit www.yct.com

With a reputation forproduct excellence andreliability, Yorkshire offersa wide range of plain,plastic coated and specialfinish copper tube fordiverse applicationsincluding gas, water and sanitation systems.Our products can betrusted to last, and areknown for their quality and performance.

TRUSTEDPRODUCTS

Our confidence in ourproducts is such that weguarantee them for 25years againstmanufacturing defects……And this guarantee isextended to 30 yearswhere pipeline systemsare constructed exclusivelyfrom Yorkshire coppertube and XPress Copper,XPress Gas, TectiteClassic, Tectite Pro andTectite Sprint fittings fromYorkshire Fittings Ltd.

25 YEARGUARANTEE...

Professional installers anddesigners will be familiarwith most of the relevantmethods of copperinstallation and codes ofpractice that will ensureoptimum productperformance. However,if you need adviceregarding the selectionand suitability of ourcopper tube productsor specific installationprocedures, please callYorkshire’s TechnicalServices Department0151 545 5107.

NEED ADVICE?

MEDICALGAS TUBES:QUALITY ASSTANDARD

IN BRIEF

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PROMOTIONS

Our special ‘Scratch and Win’ prizecards were given out to customersduring November and December, helping raise awareness of theYorkshire brand amongst customers.

In addition to the £1000 1st prize (see box right), over 2,000 luckywinners will now be proudly sporting our Yorkshire t-shirts, making useof the exclusive ‘Monument’ Autocut Copper Pipe Cutters or finding ourkeyring tape measures a handy tool for those tricky to measure spots!

SCRATCHCARD SUCCESSYou may have spotted the Yorkshire ‘Scratchand Win Giveaway’ promotion that ran last yearin plumbers’ merchants throughout the UK.

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ASK FOR IT BY NAME Throughout last year, Yorkshire had a regularpresence in specialist trade magazines. Wethink that our adverts are quite distinctive!

Each press advert focused ondifferent reasons why plumbers andinstallers should specify Yorkshirecopper tube, and the benefits ofusing our products:

• TRUSTED• RELIABLE • SAFE •PROVEN • QUALITY

The refreshing designs certainlyattracted attention, and Yorkshirewas delighted with the response, with many potential customersrequesting more information aboutthe wide range of copper tubeavailable from Yorkshire.

Mr P Hilton of P.S Hilton Plumbing, Ashtonunder Lyne was the lucky winner of £1,000and received his cheque just in time forChristmas! In addition to the £1,000 cashprize, there was also a £500 prize for aplumbers’ merchant to donate to a charity of its choice. Plumb Center Reading wonand chose to donate the £500 to the OliviaKathryn Marshall Trust.

MEET THE WINNERS!


INTRODUCING THE NEWYORKSHIRE CAMPAIGN!Following the great success ofthe Scratch and Win promotion,Yorkshire are pleased to announcethe ‘Text 2 Win’ t-shirt giveaway!

The promotionOn the 1st April Yorkshireis launching an exciting‘Text 2 Win’ competitionin Plumbers’ Merchantsacross the UK. DuringApril, May and June 2007,Yorkshire Copper Tube'sUK customers will begiven the chance to textthe Yorkshire Coppercompetition line and winone of 100 t-shirts beinggiven away every day.

Win a cheeky t-shirt...There is a different t-shirtdesign to collect eachmonth and the cheekyslogans will get peoplewanting to collect all three!

Jack Wallace, UK SalesDirector said: “We arevery excited about thetext competition, andit’s great that we willhave winners everyday. We think that the t-shirt slogans are funand will certainly getpeople talking.”

Text messages will onlybe charged at standardrate and at the end of eachday 100 lucky winners willbe selected. Winners willbe notified by text messageand will need to supplytheir name and addressto claim their prize. The‘Text 2 Win’ competitionwill close 29th June 2007.

COPPER 6 TO 88800TO ENTER, JUST TEXT THE MESSAGE

“ ”STANDARD NETWORK RATES APPLY, AS PER YOUR MOBILE OPERATOR

”STANDARD NETWORK RATES APPLY, AS PER YOUR MOBILE OPERATOR

“TO ENTER, JUST TEXT THE MESSAGE

COPPER 6 TO 88800ONLY WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY TEXT • FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.YCT.COM

*100 ENTRANTS WILL BE DRAWN AT RANDOM EVERY WEEKDAY FROM 02.04.07 TO 29.06.07

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We are pleased to introduce you totwo of our Business Managers whooversee sales operations in the SouthEast and South West.

Mike Sykes joined Yorkshirewith responsibility for sales inLondon and the South East,while Phil Le Riche is workingwith customers in the SouthWest. Both Mike and Phil

were appointed last year to help improvecommunication channels between the customer andsupplier, and enhance customer service levels.

Mike lives in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, and is married to a professional opera singer with twoyoung sons. Outside work, he is involved with thelocal amateur dramatics scene and has performedin productions such as Oklahoma. During his careerhe has worked alongside the gas and water utilitycompanies and their relevant contractors in the UKand overseas. He has a strong background in boththe manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Phil has worked for manyyears in sales formanufacturers in theplumbing and heating sector.He has extensive experiencewith equipment

manufacturers within the bathroom sector, involvingsales to national merchant groups and specificationsales. He is married with two daughters and is akeen golfer, rugby union fan and West Ham Unitedsupporter.

MEET OUR PEOPLE….

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SalesTel. +44 (0)151 545 5079Fax. +44 (0)151 549 [email protected]

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Disclaimer: Yorkshire Copper Tube operates a policy of continuousimprovement of products and services. Every effort has been madeto ensure that information contained in this newsletter is accurate.However, Yorkshire Copper Tube does not accept any liability for anyomissions or errors in the text.

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